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  • Triple Tail Fish being held by fisherman wearing In The Spread hat

    2019, Making Secret FADs for Triple Tail Fish

    Public structure like channel markers receives constant tripletail fishing pressure, conditioning fish to avoid these obvious spots. Captain Toney's FAD construction using biodegradable materials and strategic placement near migration routes creates private fishing locations, explaining why floating objects attract tripletail and how checking FADs regularly reveals when fish arrive versus wasting time at pressured public markers.

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  • Triple Tail Fish Time is Here - Captain William Toney

    2023, Triple Tail Fish Time is Here

    The triple tail fish, also known as the blackfish, is a fascinating aquatic creature in Florida's Big Bend fishing communities. Known for its distinctive three-lobed tail, the fish is known for its mesmerizing dance and its fascination with floating structures. Anglers use patience and technique to catch the fish, using Fish Attracting Devices (FADs) and shrimp. However, stewards of the ocean must ensure the FADs are retrieved and stored for future use.

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  • Triple Tail Fish - Simple Technique for Catching

    2021, Triple Tail Fish - Simple Technique for Catching

    The triple tail fish, a popular eating fish, often hangs around buoys and floating grass structures. In Florida, the minimum size is 18". Anglers often spot these fish during crab buoys, slowing down after passing them and drifting into casting range. To catch them, a simple technique involves tying a jighead under a cork and baiting it with tail-hooked shrimp. Once hooked, keep the fish off the structure by cranking the motor.

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  • Florida inshore fishing guide William Toney holds a tripletail fish

    2020, How to Build Tripletail FADs with Captain William Toney

    Captain William Toney's simple tripletail FAD construction method transforms ordinary materials into productive fish-holding structures. Build your own fish aggregating devices using biodegradable materials and create private Gulf Coast fishing spots that consistently outproduce crowded public areas throughout the season.

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